In a move expected to greatly increase international arrivals, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is set to soft launch an electronic visa (e-visa) system for Chinese visitors, starting August 24. The new system is aimed at enhancing convenience for visitors and revitalizing the tourism sector in the Philippines. The e-visa initiative forms part of...
CEBU CITY—The Visayas region is set to witness a significant uplift in its tourism landscape following the inauguration of the largest branch of the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP), located in Cebu. The museum is poised to stimulate tourism growth in Cebu and throughout the region, according to Christina Garcia Frasco, the Tourism Secretary....
The Malay-Boracay Tourism Office recently took to Facebook to issue an urgent travel advisory warning tourists of a disturbing rise in cyber crimes. The announcement highlighted a growing trend of fraudulent activities primarily targeting tourists planning a visit to the famed Boracay Island. The digital miscreants typically impersonate legitimate travel agencies, offering enticing travel packages...
MAKATI CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) in the Philippines has launched a special initiative to align with the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, which the country is co-hosting. Designed to blend sports with tourism, the DOT has introduced bespoke Philippine tour packages, geared towards international and local basketball fans. The unveiling of...
MANILA – One year into the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Department of Tourism (DOT) is celebrating the Philippines’ rising global reputation and appeal to international travelers. Ahead of the President’s second State of the Nation Address (SONA), the DOT acknowledged the country’s considerable progress in becoming a premier tourist hub in...
MANILA, Philippines – In a ground-breaking move, Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and AirAsia Philippines have announced that they will no longer require the wearing of face masks on board their domestic flights. This decision follows the government’s recent lifting of the mask mandate and other coronavirus protocols. Philippine Airlines celebrated the lift, noting that it...
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco highlights the progress in the Philippine tourism sector during the first year of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s tenure, as she presents optimistic targets for 2023. The Department of Tourism (DOT) outlined key milestones contributing to economic growth and transforming the country into an Asian tourism hub. President Marcos’s prioritization...
The Philippines, a dazzling gem in the Southeast Asian archipelago, has caught the eye of the United Kingdom’s oldest and most influential travel magazine. This year, the country has notched up several prestigious nominations in the annual Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, often considered the ‘Oscars’ of the travel industry. In a triumphant hat trick, the...
United Airlines has announced its plan to introduce daily nonstop flights from Manila to San Francisco, starting October 30, 2023. This initiative marks the first-ever trans-Pacific service from Manila since the airline began its Manila operations in 1982. The launch is a response to the rising demand from customers on both sides of the Pacific....
MANILA , Philippines—As of July 19, 2023, the Philippines has marked a significant milestone, recording three million international arrivals since the start of the year, according to the Department of Tourism (DOT). The robust recovery of the tourism sector is evident with the majority of these visitors, 2,740,802 or 91.36 percent, being foreign tourists and...